Please Support my D-Day Challenge
In honour of our forefathers as well as current servicemen who have bravely fought to protect our way of life, I will be taking on the D-Day Challenge to raise vital funds for life-changing mental health treatment for veterans.
On D-Day 1944, my Father, WO Frank Sweetlove RAF, was assigned to No.206 Sqn as a Wireless / Air Gunner on Liberator EV-988 flying anti-submarine patrols over Brest. This he continued throughout the month of June, completing a total of 17 sorties over the English Channel before returning to RAF Leuchars in July to fly anti-submarine patrols off the coast of Norway.
The D-Day 44 Challenge commemorates the 1944 Allied invasion of occupied France. I will be heading to Normandy, to race across its picturesque beaches, finishing at the historic Pegasus Bridge on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, 6 June 2024.
Combat Stress is the UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health. For over a century, they've helped former servicemen and women deal with issues like trauma, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Today, they provide support to veterans from every service and every conflict.
I served in the RAF for nearly 27 years, completing Operational Tours in the Middle East and Afghanistan. Whilst deployed and on my return, I witnessed at first-hand the impact on the mental health of those involved, and not only on those at the front line. I consider myself extremely lucky to return home and lead a normal life, but many others were not so fortunate and they need our help!
I’m taking on the D-Day Challenge to help take vital strides towards ensuring veterans can get the support they need.
I thank you for taking the time to read my story. Any support you are able offer will be very gratefully received.
Stu
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Christopher Dobson
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Jp
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Val & Dave
Well done Stu.... on completing the D-Day 44 Challenge. Proud of you.
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Val Bird
Dad would be so very proud of you, Stu.
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Ian Luxton
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Anonymous
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Vic
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David Talkowski
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Andrew Sweetlove
Allthe best Mate
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Martin Flather
Great charity - good luck Stu
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Colin Bowley
Good luck Stu. A very worthy cause.
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Matt Glanville
Amazing effort Stu and a really great cause - well done!
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Olivia Freestone
What an incredible challenge! Good luck Stu
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Jay
Stu, proud to support you and this worthy charity!
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Ant
Great effort Stu and good luck!
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Sally Giammatteo
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Lou Penge
All the best
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Matt Newton
Good luck Stu!
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Nigel Robinson
Good Luck mate!
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John Wright
Brilliant stuff Stu - go smash it mate. John
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Kathryn Summers
Meant to do this ages ago so thank you for the reminder! You should be so proud of yourself. What a fantastic acheivement for a wonderful cause. Very well done!
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Paul Birch
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David Hone
Stu, good luck with the run, that is a long way!
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Res
Well done Stu, contribution done.
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Soph & Tom
Good luck dad x
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Alan Day
Fantastic challenge good luck...
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Charles Holding
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Marc Dides
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John Gallacher
Good luck mate
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Chaya Dip
Good luck Stu and well done!
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Frances Sear
Good Luck Stu 🏃🏻♂️
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Ray Hitchen
Last year, I bought you a Havana Club 7 year old Cuban Rum.....now this. Hell yes. Makes me proud to have served.
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Alex Stanger
You’re nuts but it’s in a good cause so I’ll forgive ya 😎
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Angela S
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Rachel Richardson
Good Luck Stu
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Great work, brother. Go get ‘em!